Michael Heemelaar

Michael Heemelaar is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in treasury and fixed income management. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Treasury, Fixed Income, and Alternative Fixed Income at a.s.r. since July 2013, Michael is responsible for significant funding, cash, collateral, capital, and liquidity management, including the successful issuance of the first euro-denominated insurance Restricted Tier 1 in Europe, overseeing over EUR 35 billion in fixed income investments and EUR 1 billion in alternative fixed income investments. Previously, Michael held key roles at F&C Investments as Head of Global Credit, managing investment-grade credit portfolios, and at Aegon Asset Management in various senior portfolio management roles. Michael's career began at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and AXA Investment Managers, with a strong educational background from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, including a Master's in Financial Economics and a certification as a Financial Analyst.